Having a break down over lovenox

So since I found out I was pregnant I've had so many blood tests done I think the lab tech is a dang on vampire.

The test all came back as positive for Lupus. I have to now do twice daily lovenox shots in my belly. I have not stopped crying because I didn't expect this at all. One more complication to a long list of them. Now no more preterm labor shots, I'm so upset I can't even deal with all this. I'm a big giant pregnant mess of emotions.

Any other lovenox or other blood thinner momma here. I have such little info until I see a specialist. I'm really losing my cool right about now

Comments (13)

Hey, mama. You'll be okay. At least, you know of the risk and your medical team can help you manage it. It's better than not knowing.

I have Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome which is similar to lupus in its behavior in terms of blood clotting.

I'm currently on once a day blood thinners. I'm on a low-molecular weight heparin called Tinzaparin (3500), which I inject at night. I started as soon as I found out I was pregnant (5 weeks) and I've been on the same dose since. I'm also on low-dose aspirin (100mg) and prednisone (5mg) which I take in the mornings.

The blood thinners just prevent your blood from creating tiny clots that could get lodged in your placenta or in the umbilical cord which is the most dangerous for baby. It also prevents you from getting embolisms which is dangerous for you, especially since we have so much more blood coursing through our veins. The dosage you're taking should simply reduce your clotting factor, so it's not a danger to the baby. In fact, very little of the Lovenox crosses the placenta. That's why most people on blood thinners are also on aspirin because the aspirin does cross the placenta and breaks down any clots that manage to get through to the baby.

The injections are a pain in the ass (literally, sometimes, if that's where you choose to inject!). But, it does get easier over time. In the beginning, it took me a good minute to get my head together to inject myself, but now I can do it while having a conversation with my husband. There's tons of tips and tricks on the Lovenox mamas board that could help.

I hear you that the blood tests are horrid. During the first trimester, I had to get blood tests done every week, too. And some draws were 2 or 3 vials. My doctor would check for my clotting times and any inflammation. Now we're down to once a month, which is way better.

I ask my doctors a ton of questions. I have a perinatologist and an immunologist. So, feel free to ask questions or just vent about what's bothering you. Chances are, I've asked those questions, too.

Big hugs, babe. The lupus diagnosis is a tough one but lupus has a spectrum and there's ways to manage it and have a perfectly healthy pregnancy.

--

38 yo, Wife to Oz (40yo), Mama to McKenzie (Born 9/2014) and George (Born 11/2018)

I take lovenox shots and progesterone shots, progesterone suppositories and 10 pills a day of supplements/aspirin/etc. Its so overwhelming at times. I would do anything to keep this baby healthy, so I don't complain about all I'm going through, but pregnancy alone is hard enough and then add in all of this, it's exhausting.

Hey, mama. You'll be okay. At least, you know of the risk and your medica...

Posted
08/23/2018

Hey, mama. You'll be okay. At least, you know of the risk and your medical team can help you manage it. It's better than not knowing.

I have Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome which is similar to lupus in its behavior in terms of blood clotting.

I'm currently on once a day blood thinners. I'm on a low-molecular weight heparin called Tinzaparin (3500), which I inject at night. I started as soon as I found out I was pregnant (5 weeks) and I've been on the same dose since. I'm also on low-dose aspirin (100mg) and prednisone (5mg) which I take in the mornings.

The blood thinners just prevent your blood from creating tiny clots that could get lodged in your placenta or in the umbilical cord which is the most dangerous for baby. It also prevents you from getting embolisms which is dangerous for you, especially since we have so much more blood coursing through our veins. The dosage you're taking should simply reduce your clotting factor, so it's not a danger to the baby. In fact, very little of the Lovenox crosses the placenta. That's why most people on blood thinners are also on aspirin because the aspirin does cross the placenta and breaks down any clots that manage to get through to the baby.

The injections are a pain in the ass (literally, sometimes, if that's where you choose to inject!). But, it does get easier over time. In the beginning, it took me a good minute to get my head together to inject myself, but now I can do it while having a conversation with my husband. There's tons of tips and tricks on the Lovenox mamas board that could help.

I hear you that the blood tests are horrid. During the first trimester, I had to get blood tests done every week, too. And some draws were 2 or 3 vials. My doctor would check for my clotting times and any inflammation. Now we're down to once a month, which is way better.

I ask my doctors a ton of questions. I have a perinatologist and an immunologist. So, feel free to ask questions or just vent about what's bothering you. Chances are, I've asked those questions, too.

Big hugs, babe. The lupus diagnosis is a tough one but lupus has a spectrum and there's ways to manage it and have a perfectly healthy pregnancy.

Thanks I've had RA for many many years but I had time to adjust to having it and educate myself on RA before I had any more kids. This is just hitting me out of nowhere. I never suspected I had anything but RA but since me and my RA doc didn't see eye to eye on me having kids I haven't seen anyone for my RA in a long while and have not had blood work done for it. Had some odd test results so they dug deeper and found out about my lovely lupus. I'm just entering unknown areas for my health while worrying about not harming my tiny surprise.

Sorry to hear about all the stress and the lupus news. I currently take Lovenox and Mekena shots and at first I was a hot mess bc I hated the idea of giving myself a shot in the stomach while pregnant. It's even more scary now with a bump, but I try to find a good space that is far away with some fat. The Mekena sucks and today's shot was the worse. Darn nurse was bending down while injecting me to pick something up and slipped and it came out but not before it scratched my arm. I'm just counting it all down at this point. Do some research and wrap your head around it all. Hug and prayers your way.

I am feel your pain. I have been prescribed the medication but due to anxiety I cannot bring myself to inject myself. My high-risk doc said after birth but my OB is presistent that I take it now. This post has encouraged me... If y'all are doing it, I can too. It's just too much taking do many pills and now these plus pricking myself four times a day for glucose readings...

Yes, I take Lovenox for a genetic blood clotting disorder. This is my third pregnancy with them. It was hard to get used to doing injections yourself, I think I made my husband do rhe first few, but ultimately I like having the control over it. Sometimes they hurt, sometimes they don’t... just depends on where the needle is going in. Good luck, mama. You’ll get through this!

I am feel your pain. I have been prescribed the medication but due to anxiety...

Posted
08/23/2018

I am feel your pain. I have been prescribed the medication but due to anxiety I cannot bring myself to inject myself. My high-risk doc said after birth but my OB is presistent that I take it now. This post has encouraged me... If y'all are doing it, I can too. It's just too much taking do many pills and now these plus pricking myself four times a day for glucose readings...

My first shot I was so upset about it my loving SO (significant other) did it for me. He leaves before I need to do it again so this morning I'm on my own. It's scary at first but my mom did them for awhile when she had PE. If my wimpy momma can do it I can do this I just have to get out my own way. I just have to keep reminding myself that this is for my son. I can't deal with another late term loss. This shot will not break me. Watch YouTube videos and there are a few pregnant women who did self injection posts. One I saw was very round she did it like a pro too.

Yes, I take Lovenox for a genetic blood clotting disorder. This is my third p...

Posted
08/24/2018

Yes, I take Lovenox for a genetic blood clotting disorder. This is my third pregnancy with them. It was hard to get used to doing injections yourself, I think I made my husband do rhe first few, but ultimately I like having the control over it. Sometimes they hurt, sometimes they don’t... just depends on where the needle is going in. Good luck, mama. You’ll get through this!

Thanks I'm trying to work up my courage to do this myself this morning. SO (significant other) will be at work when it's time so I'm on my own this time.

So, in started my injections and they were no good due to Texas heat. FYI p...

Posted
08/30/2018

So, in started my injections and they were no good due to Texas heat. FYI please keep them in a safe place. Learning.

Until I looked up info on the shots I was planning to put them in my bathroom. Had to change that up and we have this kind of like a closet but it's not built in. It's a stand alone closet in the living room I cleared a space and put them there since our living room stays pretty cool even when we aren't home since the dogs get cages in the front room.

I figured if my prissy Yorkies are comfy it would be a good spot for my shots... Granted I would be better at doing my morning shot if it was in my bathroom but hey small price to pay to keep the shots good.

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